Archibald played in six All-Star games over the course of his 13-year NBA career. He won an NBA title with the Celtics in 1981, playing with Larry Bird. He also suited up for teams in Kansas City, Milwaukee and Cincinnati, averaging 18.8 points and 7.4 assists per game.

Since he received his health screening in December 2016, Archibald has worked with the NBA to provide healthcare and screenings for retired players who have played a minimum of three years in the league.

In 2017, a new health policy went into effect. Not to mention, Archibald’s advocacy has forced many other retirees to go through health screenings in recent years.